Name: Basket Raffle Fundraiser – Supporting Come Alive Outside & Rutland Recreation
Start: 2025-12-14T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-14T14:00:00-05:00
Location: City of Rutland Recreation Dept

$Basket Raffle Fundraiser \u2013 Supporting Come Alive Outside & Rutland Recreation$

Sunday, December 14 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Rutland Recreation Community Center
134 Community Drive, Rutland, VT
Join us for a holiday basket raffle designed to bring holiday cheer and the gift of giving, supporting Come Alive Outside and the Rutland Recreation Department Scholarship Fund. Come Alive Outside’s Kids Outdoor Passport Program inspires families to explore their communities through outdoor adventures and activities. In 2024 alone, more than 12,400 kids received passports, discovering parks, trails, and outdoor experiences close to home.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Come Alive Outside—the nonprofit behind the Kids Outdoor Passport, which helps thousands of Rutland County kids each year get active, explore nature, and build healthy habits. Due to recent funding cuts, this beloved program is at risk of being discontinued, and community support is essential to keep it alive.
Funds raised will also support Rutland Recreation & Parks Department youth memberships, helping remove financial barriers so more local kids can participate in recreation programs and stay active year-round.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to sustain these vital opportunities for children and families in our community.
Grand Prize Basket Sponsors Include (Updated Daily):
-Abatiello Design Center
-BMF Detailing
-Casella Construction
-Proctor Gas
Basket Sponsors Include (Updated Daily):
- Blush Beauty
- Clover Exploration
- Fowler Services
- Furnace Brook Iron Works
- GreenSpell Plant Shop
- Hughes Landscaping
- KC Construction and Contracting
- The Little Beehive Childcare Center
- Make it Sew
- Miss Loraine’s Studio of Dance
- Mitchell's T's
- The Paramount Theatre
- The Rustic Magnolia
- Rutland Amateur Hockey Association
- Rutland City Police Department
- Rutland County Sheriff's Department
- Sensible Shoe
- Speak Easy
- Spellbound Market
- Smyrski Candle
- Timco Jewelers
- Walmart
If you would like to make a monetary donation, we encourage you to donate directly to Come Alive Outside at: https://comealiveoutside.networkforgood.com/projects/257594-save-the-rutland-kids-passport
Baskets, Donations & Raffles:
We’re expecting a large variety of baskets, valued between $50–$150, plus several grand prizes worth up to $1,000.
You do not need to be present to win a basket.
We are still accepting basket donations! Donations should be coordinated by November 20th.
There will also be a bake sale, a 50/50 raffle, and door prizes—just walk in to be on the list for a chance to win!
For any questions or to coordinate a donation, contact 802-773-1822 (option 1) or email [email protected].
We already have many great sponsors and can’t wait to announce the full list.
Basket Raffle Tickets:
$1 for single ticket
$10 for 12 tickets
$20 for 25 tickets
$40 for 50 tickets
Grand prize tickets: $5 each
For card transactions, a $2 minimum surcharge applies.
There is a $4 minimum on card charges, with fees up to 2.95%.
Cash is encouraged.
Why Attend:
All proceeds benefit Come Alive Outside and the Rutland Recreation Scholarship Fund, helping ensure every child has access to recreation programs and outdoor experiences. Come by, enjoy the bake sale, try your luck at the 50/50 raffle, walk in to be eligible for door prizes, and take a chance on some amazing baskets while supporting our community!